Where in the Zoo? World of the Insect!

by Shasta Bray

So where in the Zoo was this photo taken?

In the World of the Insect building, of course!

Did you know that we were the first zoo to devote an entire exhibit building to insects? World of the Insect opened back in 1978 and was honored with an Association of Zoos & Aquarium Exhibit Award. Showcasing a variety of six-legged species from bullet ants to taxicab beetles, the exhibit aims to foster an appreciation and respect for these amazing creatures.

Bullet ants

Taxicab beetles

A budding entomologist can learn loads from the colorful images and text presented along with the insects themselves, including the stages of metamorphosis in butterflies.